Gauss' Law - Electric Field for a Charged Metal Plate

AI Thread Summary
An infinite metal plate has surface charge densities of -6μC/m² on the left and +4μC/m² on the right. The discussion revolves around applying Gauss's Law to determine the electric field and surface charge density at a Gaussian surface located within the plate. Participants express confusion about calculating the density and electric flux, emphasizing the need to understand the behavior of electric fields within conductors. The key takeaway is that the electric field inside a conductor is zero, which influences the calculations for the problem. Clarification on these concepts is essential for solving the homework question effectively.
Gustavo
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



An infinite metal plate has a surface density of charge σL=-6μC/m² , Left side and a surface density Of load σR=+4μC/m² , in the right side. A Gaussian surface In the form of a circular cylinder, with area A 12 cm², is Located with the left side inside the plaque and a thin Plate loaded to the right. The surface charge density of the Metal plate is σA. Check the correct option with respect to the density value Superficial σA And flow ΦE Through the Gaussian.

a134tv.png


ANSWER: D

Homework Equations



Gauss law for an infinite plate: E=|σ|/2ε0

The Attempt at a Solution



I could not understand the problem, I do not know how to find the density and nor the flow. I tried to use Gauss's Law but I could not understand the problem.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Gustavo said:
I could not understand the problem,
Can you be more specific about what it is that you do not understand?
You have a charged thick metal plate and a charged thin metal plate. Since the thick plate is a conductor, what can you say about the field inside it?
You quote the formula for the field resulting from an infinite uniform plane of charge. What fields from such planes act inside the thick plate? What equation does that give you?
 
Thread 'Collision of a bullet on a rod-string system: query'
In this question, I have a question. I am NOT trying to solve it, but it is just a conceptual question. Consider the point on the rod, which connects the string and the rod. My question: just before and after the collision, is ANGULAR momentum CONSERVED about this point? Lets call the point which connects the string and rod as P. Why am I asking this? : it is clear from the scenario that the point of concern, which connects the string and the rod, moves in a circular path due to the string...
Back
Top